Tyson Gratton

overview

Tyson is an associate in the Business Law Group in the firm's Vancouver office. Tyson’s practice focuses primarily on assisting emerging and growth stage companies manage corporate governance matters, negotiate contracts and licensing agreements, navigate growth financing, and facilitate routine corporate commercial matters. He also advises clients on the drafting of employment agreements, negotiating contractor relationships, and managing privacy issues.

In his practice, Tyson works alongside companies from across Canada, the United States, and abroad who are creators, developers, integrators, innovators, distributors, and service providers, with a focus on entertainment, food and beverage, industrial design, and video game industries. As a former television executive, Tyson knows what it takes to bring a diverse team of creatives, trades, and professionals together to bring a product to market.

Tyson both summered and articled with McMillan before joining the firm as an associate in 2014. He later spent three years as the Director of Business Development at a leading entertainment company where he drafted, negotiated, and reviewed various commercial contracts including: license agreements, sub-distribution agreements, and service agreements with international broadcasters, distributors, agents, manufacturers, and creatives. In addition, he advised on employment and privacy law matters such as: employment agreements, CASL compliance, and complex terminations.

He re-joined McMillan as an associate in 2018.

Publications

Shocking U.S. "Loot Box" Bill Should Surprise No One: The Video Game Industry Under Attack

Tyson is an associate in the Business Law Group in the firm's Vancouver office. Tyson’s practice focuses primarily on assisting emerging and growth stage companies manage corporate governance matters, negotiate contracts and licensing agreements, navigate growth financing, and facilitate routine corporate commercial matters. He also advises clients on the drafting of employment agreements, negotiating contractor relationships, and managing privacy issues.

In his practice, Tyson works alongside companies from across Canada, the United States, and abroad who are creators, developers, integrators, innovators, distributors, and service providers, with a focus on entertainment, food and beverage, industrial design, and video game industries. As a former television executive, Tyson knows what it takes to bring a diverse team of creatives, trades, and professionals together to bring a product to market.

Tyson both summered and articled with McMillan before joining the firm as an associate in 2014. He later spent three years as the Director of Business Development at a leading entertainment company where he drafted, negotiated, and reviewed various commercial contracts including: license agreements, sub-distribution agreements, and service agreements with international broadcasters, distributors, agents, manufacturers, and creatives. In addition, he advised on employment and privacy law matters such as: employment agreements, CASL compliance, and complex terminations.